Benefits
How does planning impact your mood/emotional state?
Reduces anxiety and stress.
Impact on organization:
You organize materials while saving time
Impact on organization:
You have the right materials for the task
Gateway's top method:
Planner
How do you plan for a homework assignment?
-Identify task and record its due date
-Identify materials needed to complete task
-Identify time/space to complete task
-Identify length of time needed for assignment completion
How does planning impact the amount of work completed?
People who plan have increased productivity (complete more work in less time).
Impact on time management:
You save time before starting other tasks
Impact on task initiation:
You're more likely to start immediately
Short-term/view methods:
How do you plan for an after school activity?
-Identify day/meeting space
-Identify materials needed
-Identify how activity impacts other activities (prioritize)
How does planning impact work habits?
Planning leads to better work habits.
Impact on working memory:
You use memory more efficiently and effectively
Impact on self-control:
You know when to stop and restart
Long-term/view method:
Monthly calendar
How do you plan for an exam?
-Identify and record time of exam
-Identify topic of exam
-Identify supporting materials for exam
-Identify study method and needed materials (e.g., flashcards)
-Identify time/place for studying
-Identify length of time needed for studying
How does planning impact your life schedule?
Planning gives you time for additional activities because people who plan typically finish their tasks more quickly than those who don't plan.
Impact on sustained attention:
You remain focused on your plan
Impact on flexibility
You're more prepared for changes coming your way because you'll know how you're affected by them
Digitized method:
Google Tasks
How do you plan for a long-term project?
(examples: writing a paper, giving a presentation, researching)
-Identify and record due date
-Identify topic
-Identify supporting materials
-Identify completion method (e.g., planning when to write body paragraphs, researching topic)
-Identify length of time needed for completion
-Identify time/place for completion
How does planning impact you across your lifespan?
It is a positive life skill that will make academic and functional "tasks" go smoothly.
Impact on metacognition:
You know what you need to accomplish something and evaluate what else you might need
Impact on perseverance:
You keep going with challenging tasks when you know you're headed in the right direction
How would you classify Google Tasks?
a. Short-term/view
b. Long-term/view
c. Both a & b
c. Both a & b
Short-term/view AND long-term/view
How do you plan your daily life to provide balance between "home" and school?
An excellent response contains:
-keywords from our lessons (including this Jeopardy)
-strategies we've discussed
-affects of planning on other E.F. skills